When A Comorbidity Isn’t “Comorbid” At All

28Sep

Via Scoop.it – Healthcare Continuing EducationWhen medical professionals speak of the burden of illness, we use the term “morbidity.” This can refer either to the impact of an illness on a patient’s quality of life, or to the overall impact of a disease on a defined community. We also speak of “co-morbidities,” which, as you might expect, are two concurrent conditions, both of which must be treated in order for a patient to experience optimal health.Show original